1、高考资源网（ ） ，您身边的高考专家 欢迎广大教师踊跃来稿，稿酬丰厚。 东莞市第一中学、松山湖中学 2012 届高三上学期 12 月月考英语试 题 2011.12 I 语言知识及应用（共两节，满分 45 分） 第一节：完形填空（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从 115 各题所给出的 A、B、C 和 D 项 中，选出最 佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 It was one of the hottest days of the dry season. We had not seen 1 in almost a month. The crops w
2、ere 2 . Every day, my husband and his brothers would go about the hard 3 of trying to get water to the fields. If we didnt see the rain soon, we would 4 everything. It was on this day that I learned the lesson of sharing and 5 a miracle. I was making lunch when I saw six-year-old son, Billy, walking
3、 towards the woods, trying to be as 6 as possible. Minutes after he disappeared into the 7 , he ran out towards the house. He kept doing this for about an hour. Finally I decided to 8 him. He was 9 both hands in front of him as he walked, being very 10 not to spill the water. Then I saw a tiny deer
4、lying on the ground, 11 suffering from dehydration(脱水), lift its head with great 12 to lap up(舔食) the water in my boys hands. When the water was 13 , Billy stood up and ran back to the house. I was there in front of him. His eyes just filled with 14 , saying, “Im not wasting water.” I hugged him tig
5、htly. As my tears hit the ground, they were suddenly joined by more drops. It was raining. Some will probably see this as a(n) _ 15 . But I think the rain that came that day saved our farm, just like actions of one little boy saved another. 1. A. cloud B. rain C. water D. fog 2. A. dying B. growing
6、C. falling D. changing 3. A. situation B. belief C. conclusion D. process 4. A. remove B. lose C. sell D. throw 5. A. attempted B. inspected C. witnessed D. announced 6. A. patient B. gentle C. cheerful D. steady 7. A. woods B. corner C. crowds D. house 8. A. catch B. follow C. describe D. ask 9. A.
7、 opening B. crossing C. cupping D. shaking 10. A. practical B. funny C. familiar D. careful 高考资源网（ ） ，您身边的高考专家 欢迎广大教师踊跃来稿，稿酬丰厚。 11. A. gradually B. naturally C. obviously D. suddenly 12. A. effort B. power C. hope D. mind 13. A. spilt B. gone C. bad D. cold 14. A. joy B. sympathy C. tears D. courage
8、 15. A. coincidence B. cooperation C. agreement D. occurrence 第二节 语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分） 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当 的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案替那些在答题卡标号为 16-25 的相应位置 上。 Its easy to take your hearing for granted until its too late. With the wide 16 _(popular) of digital entertainment p
9、roducts, it is not uncommon to see people wearing headphones and listening to music 17 running in the park or using public transport. And the volume is often so loud that people around 18 can hear the music as well. However, doctors warn that such behavior can 19 _(potential) damage their hearing. “
10、In noisy places, people tend 20 _(turn) the volume up to get the same clarity of sound. Unfortunately, that can damage the hearing 21 people being aware of it,“ said Feng Yongfeng, chief ENT physician at Beijing Tianan Hospital. After Spring Festival, the hospital witnessed 22 slight increase in the
11、 number of teenagers coming in with hearing problems, 23 Feng attributed to them wearing headphones at home for long periods during the holiday. Feng said both in-ear and overhead headphones can harm the ears and 24 (advise) against using them for long periods. He said if you do use headphones it is
12、 worth 25 (invest) in the highest quality you can afford. II 阅读理解 （共两节，满分 50 分） 第一节 阅读理解（共 20 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 40 分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将 该项涂黑。 A It was 1976. Sarah was 39 years old and a single parent. Two years before she was a married woman whose routine was doing the household
13、chores and looking after her children. Things changed when her husband deserted them. She became a very unhappy, angry woman. She couldnt see any way out of her predicament(困境). With only three years of schooling, the only 高考资源网（ ） ，您身边的高考专家 欢迎广大教师踊跃来稿，稿酬丰厚。 thing she could do involved physical labo
14、r. She didnt know how her future as a single parent would turn out, but she set out to do something and then did it. She fought for child support from her ex-husband and applied for scholarships for her children. She was the breadwinner, the counselor(顾问)and, most of all, a mother to her children. S
15、he put in a lot of effort and was determined to see things through. The pain, misery and uncertainty made her wiser. She slowly picked herself up and got involved in activities that stopped her from feeling sorry for herself. She will celebrate her 72nd birthday this year and she has fulfilled her d
16、ream and her responsibility. It was not to make money or to become rich. Her desire was to provide the best she could for her children as a single mother. She succeeded. The most wonderful thing is having her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren gather together during family parties. 26.
17、Sarah could only do physical labor because of her _. A. little experience B. limited education C. poor languages D. old age 27. After being deserted, Sarahs main responsibility was to _. A. do daily washing for others B. do the housework as usual C. bring up her children well D. fight for child supp
18、ort from her ex-husband 28. What can we infer from the third paragraph? A. Sarah never felt tired after working each day. B. Sarah was very satisfied with her life at that time. C. Sarah sometimes felt like giving up the struggle. D. Sarah complained a lot about her heavy burden. 29. Which word can
19、best describe Sarah? A. Brave B. Clever C. Strict D. Determined 高考资源网（ ） ，您身边的高考专家 欢迎广大教师踊跃来稿，稿酬丰厚。 30. What would be the best title for the text? A. Sarah: A successful Single Mother B. Sarah: Tired and Unhappy C. A Single Mother: Alone, But Not Lonely D. Sarah: Now a Great Grandmother B Air traffi
20、c controllers in the US have been advised to take a 26-minute nap(小睡) ， after a series of accidents involving workers falling asleep. Now the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling for “controlled naps” during night shifts(夜班). NTSB member, Mark Rosekind, said that a 26-minute nap wo
21、uld improve performance by 34%. He believes that the aviation(航空) industry，other professions such as those that involve driving and operating machinery, also carry obvious risks. But other experts doubt whether 26 minutes is the appropriate nap time. Its a bit too long and there is a risk that you w
22、ill fall into a deep sleep, says Jim Horne, director of the Sleep Research Council. He said, “ A nap of about 15 minutes is best; once you get beyond 20 minutes, you risk going into a deep sleep and you can be much more tired when you wake up. Therefore, we suggest that a nap be combined with a cup
23、of coffee so that you can enjoy an effective sleep before the caffeine (咖啡因) takes effect in about 20 minutes. However, this method only works on those who have had a poor nights sleep. If you havent had a wink of sleep the night before, this method wont be enough to refresh you. Health writer Linda
24、 Wasmer Andrews also believes that 26 minutes is too long. She says a nap between 10 to 20 minutes is enough, and that the timing of the nap is also important. Putting your head down too early means your body may not be ready to sleep yet, but a nap that is too late in the day might make it harder t
25、o fall asleep at night. Early in the afternoon is often the best time, from 1 pm to 3 pm, when people experience a post-lunch decrease in energy. 31. What is the passage mainly about? A. People who need a nap. B. The reason why people need a nap. C. When people take a nap. D. How long a nap should l
26、ast. 32. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. People who work at night need a nap. B. Air traffic controllers hope they can take a nap. C. Caffeine makes people awake about 20 minutes later. 高考资源网（ ） ，您身边的高考专家 欢迎广大教师踊跃来稿，稿酬丰厚。 D. For some professions, a nap can reduce the occurrence of
27、accidents. 33. Jim Horne thinks that a 26-minute nap is not appropriate because _. A. its a little bit long for people who didnt sleep the night before B. people risk going into a deep sleep beyond 20 minutes and feeling more tired C. people who have had a poor sleep need more nap time D. only with
28、caffeine do people feel fresh after a 26-minute nap 34. According to Linda Wasmer Andrews, _. A. 2 pm is an appropriate time for a nap B. peoples energy will increase after lunch C. your body is ready to sleep early in the day D. a late nap may keep you awake for the whole night 35. You can most pro
29、bably read this article in a _. A. science newspaper B. book review C. newspaper D. history book C Besides, you may notice that the organic food is more expensive. In fact, organic food often costs 50% to 100% more than similar brands of conventionally grown food. Keep in mind that organic food is a
30、 big business. It is not usually about buying from a small local farm any more. In fact, many smaller organic food companies have been bought out by large multinational food companies. Becoming a big business has meant that some organic foods and their ingredients are in short supply. Thus some unsc
31、rupulous people are cheating the organic rules. Many experts feel that big business and organic farming may not mix. Organic food is an option for those parents who want it, and you may also choose to buy other conventionally grown food. But Consumer Reports points out that “Its worth paying more fo
32、r organic apples, peaches, milk, and beef. This can help you avoid chemicals found in the 高考资源网（ ） ，您身边的高考专家 欢迎广大教师踊跃来稿，稿酬丰厚。 conventionally produced foods.” The best way to make sure you are buying organic food may be to grow it on your own or buy it from a local farm. And you can find it by search
33、ing at Local Harvest or by visiting your local farmers market. 36. Which is NOT mentioned in the passage? A. Organic food is usually more expensive. B. You can buy organic food from a local farm. C. Organic food has many benefits for children. D. Big companies may not sell organic food. 37. How does
34、 the USDA make sure the food is organic? A. They send staff to visit the organic farms. B. They judge organic food by its price. C. They force farmers to grow organic food. D. They grow the organic food on farms themselves. 38. Which of the following words can replace the underlined word “unscrupulo
35、us” in the fourth paragraph? A. Stupid B. Rude C. Careless D. Dishonest 39. The passage mainly talks about _. A. what organic food is B. where organic food comes from C. why people prefer organic food to conventional food D. how to make sure you are buying real organic food 40. We may read this pass
36、age probably in the _ section of a newspaper. A. health B. fashion C. science D. business D In most sporting disciplines, the age of 26 is regarded as, politely, being on the more mature side. However, it is not so in curling (冰壶运动) ，where the steady hands and rich experience of the older players of
37、ten prove decisive on the ice. With an average age of 26, the Chinese womens curling team showed youth is not necessarily an obstacle(障碍 ) on the road to success. In the Winter Olympic Games, the Chinese women bounced back from a semifinal loss to the present champion Sweden to earn a bronze medal,
38、beating Switzerland 12-6 in a shortened eight- end match. 高考资源网（ ） ，您身边的高考专家 欢迎广大教师踊跃来稿，稿酬丰厚。 It was Chinas first Winter Olympic medal in a team event. “I think our young ages have worked for and against us,” said the team leader Wang Bingyu. “As we are young, we are full of fighting spirit but, on
39、the other hand, we are not mature enough to handle all the situations and we are not always calm. Sometimes we think too simply. At these games we have learned so much and we are more mature now.” The sport of curling started in Scotland in the 16th century. In this sport, players slide a heavily-po
40、lished stone down the ice towards the targetknown as the “house”. It did not come to China until 1995, when a group of curling experts from Japan and Canada provided training and equipment. The Chinese national team was formed in 2000 but there are only about 100 players in the country and most of t
41、hem are young. Despite that, the team has managed to make quick progress on the world stage. “We have been together for several years not very long. So we have to thank our family and curling fans in China. A lot of people have shown such kindness and we were glad to be able to reward them with our
42、performance,” second thrower Yue Qingshuang said. 41. What plays an important role in the sport of curling? A. Players weights. B. Players experience. C. Players height. D. Players spirit. 42. What can we conclude from Wang Bingyus words? A. Being young has many advantages. B. Being young has brough
43、t them a lot of trouble. C. Being young means they always think in a simple way. D. Being young has both advantages and disadvantages. 43. When did the curling sport come to China? A. 100 years ago. B. 16 years ago. C. 10 years ago. D. 5 years ago. 44. Which of the following words can best describe
44、Yue Qingshuang according to what she said? A. Disappointed. B. Surprised. C. Worried D. Grateful. 45. Which of the following is the best title of this passage? A. Chinese womens curling team earn a bronze medal. B. Chinese women curlers are younger than other players. C. The development of a new spo
45、rtcurling. D. The Winter Olympic Games. 第二节 信息匹配（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分） 高考资源网（ ） ，您身边的高考专家 欢迎广大教师踊跃来稿，稿酬丰厚。 阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请将答案填涂在答题卡标号为 4650 的相应位置上。 首先，请阅读以下网站信息： A. B. C. D. E. F. 高考资源网（ ） ，您身边的高考专家 欢迎广大教师踊跃来稿，稿酬丰厚。 请阅读以下人员信息，然后匹配人员与相关网站： 46. Lucas is experiencing the hardest time in life
46、 these days. As manager of a trade company, he is responsible for the loss of a big business contract as he made a wrong decision. He wonders whether he has the ability to be a good manger, and hes even considering leaving his job. He doesnt know what to do and badly needs help. 47. Whitney has been
47、 out of work for several weeks now since she left her last job. She has been trying to find another one, but with no luck. She urgently needs a new job, so shes searching for advice on how to make the best use of her time so as to successfully get a job. 48. After a job interview, Ralph was told tha
48、t the company would like to have him as one of its staff. He would sell the companys products if he worked there. However, hes not sure whether he is good at selling things or not, so hes looking for a way to find out about this before taking the job. 49. Thomas Howard is 23 years old, working at a
49、gas station. He earns little money every week, feels that his life is hopeless, and never thinks that things will be better for him. His mother is worried about this and wishes to find a way to inspire her son. 50. Katrina is quite worried recently, because her manager seems to be turning on her, criticizing her in front of her coll
